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Objective:


  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts related to the Asia unit.
  • Students will be able to create a newspaper detailing the major issues currently impacting Asia.

Setup:

  • You will be creating a newspaper/news magazine that deals with current issues in Asia. You will be basing your project on your understanding of topics from class as well as new research.
  • Download the template for the newspaper/magazine here:
  • Save the file with your last name and block number.
  • The template is a suggested layout, you may customize the appearance but not the content included.

Planning:

  • You will be writing 3 feature articles. Each article should deal with a different issue or topic that you feel is important to understanding Asia today.
  • Possible ideas:
    • Globalization
    • Outsourcing
    • Population Growth in China
    • Population Decline in Japan
    • North Korea vs. South Korea
    • North Korea's Nuclear Program
    • Women's Roles in India
    • 3 Gorges Dam in China
  • For each article, your goal is to give background on the issue and explain why it is relevant to Asia and the rest of the world today.

Research:

  • Most of your information will come from your notes and class discussions. You may need to find additional information from outside sources.
  • You are to use the resources found in the digital databases provided by the school.
  • For pictures, use schools.clipart.com. User name and password are NEMS
  • You must cite any resource you use. The last page of the template is a reference sheet.

Publishing:


  • The template instructs you how to lay out the articles. Follow the directions for where to place items.
  • Your articles may continue on to the next page, just as real articles do.
  • Pictures you include must be relevant to what you are discussing.
  • The final page can be used to conclude any article that has not been finished.
  • There is also a space for an advertisement. Be creative. Possible ideas include advertising:
    • a product
    • a company
    • a location

Grading:


  • Did you complete all parts of the project?
  • Are your articles well-written and clear?
    • Do they explain what the topic is and how it relates to Asia today?
  • Did you include a reference page?